Black Catholic Heritage Celebrated at Unity Explosion Conference 2011, June 15-19
June 13, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 9, 2011
Contact: Monica Hatcher, Media Relations Specialist
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
mhatcher@archgh.org
713.652.8213 (office)
Unity Explosion Conference 2011, June 15-19
Top Catholic speakers from around the country will discuss topics from evangelization to sacred dance and liturgical music centered on the theme of "Evangelization: Am I a Witness?" Conference tracks, discussions and clinics will address ministry, pastoral care, evangelization and liturgy from an African and African-American perspective.
Keynote presenters include:
• Fr. Gregory Chisholm, S.J., pastor of St. Patrick Church in Oakland, Calif., and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Jesuit School of Theology
• Fr. James A. Goode, OFM, of the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life in New York
Dr. Kevin Johnson, Associate Professor of Music at Spelman College and director of the college's Glee Club, is the conference musician.
The conference features tracks for youth, young adults and adults. All are welcome.
WHO: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
WHAT: Unity Explosion Conference 2011
WHEN: Wednesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 19
WHERE: Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston, TX 77042
MORE INFO: www.UnityExplosion-RegionX.com; Facebook: Unity Region X. Call: 713.652.4406.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serves 1.3 million Catholics in 10 counties. It is the largest Roman Catholic diocese in Texas and the 12th largest in the United States.